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Chadridv · 1 June 2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay_kay

Bit of an unfair contast with a pic of the 16520 in white and the 116520 in black. As far as 116520's go the black wins hands down. 16520 and 116500 possibly the white!!

Yeah a zenith white dial 16520 vs a black 116520 is gonna make these numbers all over the place. I like the black dial better if we’re takking just 116520s.

Quicksilver · 1 June 2018, 11:53 PM

I prefer the white. The dial is crisper, easier to read than the black. I think the white has a more elegant persona than the black.

Providence Collector · 2 June 2018, 08:24 AM

White for me.

Watchgeek5000 · 3 July 2020, 12:09 PM

Thought I’d renew this thread due to the fact I have been wondering the same Thing lately. I’m leaning towards the white with the 116520 reference.

steveclr · 3 July 2020, 01:34 PM

White

Daytonaman799 · 3 July 2020, 01:46 PM

116520 black and 116500 white

poliwog · 3 July 2020, 02:30 PM

Owned both before. Had a black and then sold it off. Bought a white some time later and eventually sold it off too. Figured I liked the black one a whole lot more. Definitely will buy the black again someday

DGB · 3 July 2020, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

116520 black and 116500 white

+1

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fleabag · 3 July 2020, 07:15 PM

Would have to be white

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cts · 3 July 2020, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helmi

This reference I prefer black. New ceramic I prefer white

I’m the exact opposite...
116520 White
116500 Black

1665fan · 3 July 2020, 10:10 PM

Cream!!!

madgpol · 3 July 2020, 10:17 PM

116520 Black
116500 White

Anissez · 3 July 2020, 10:26 PM

Love the Black one. Its close tho.

cts · 3 July 2020, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

cream!!!

+1

The Kermit · 3 July 2020, 10:37 PM

Black

tacotaco · 3 July 2020, 11:11 PM

520 white
500 black

1William · 3 July 2020, 11:15 PM

White dial for me.

JPS · 3 July 2020, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hun23

I prefer my white for legibility

That is a stunning shot!

Warregl · 3 July 2020, 11:57 PM

In this reference I waited for a white dial. It’s always spoken to me. But I love the classic black dial on my 16610, no interest in a Kermit or a Hulk (no disrespect - they look great, just not me). And I waited on the less common black dial for my 1803 exactly because it wasn’t the classic look.

DoctorA · 4 July 2020, 12:33 AM

I personally prefer the ceramic daytona but between the two you mentioned, the black dial contrast works better for me!

illiguy · 4 July 2020, 01:07 AM

Black is best for the 116520. White is best for the 116500. Just my humble opinion.

swish77 · 4 July 2020, 01:21 AM

Said it before, and I'll say it again .... the black 116500 is far more appealing on the wrist than the white, but in photos the white is prettier. Why? Simply because of the contrast of the black sub-dial rings on white. It's just more photogenic.

I'm convinced that's why the white version seems to be more sought-after, although I think the gap is closing. Most guys are ordering/buying Daytonas based on photos, because these aren't exactly sitting around on AD shelves to be tried on.

I've owned both versions (twice), and each time I wore the white, I couldn't get over that toothpaste feel of the white. Reminded me too much of a '90s TAG. Black is sleeker and cooler, IMHO.

lamnyc · 4 July 2020, 01:51 AM

White on steel, black on ceramic.

campfire · 4 July 2020, 01:55 AM

Black 116520

yesnaya · 4 July 2020, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cts

I’m the exact opposite...
116520 White
116500 Black

This is me as well. 116520 white, 116500 black.

cts · 4 July 2020, 05:01 AM

It’s funny... When I purchased my 116520 white back in 2002, white was even more sought after then than it is now.. Most people were only offered black, if even offered... Both are beautiful and very hard to acquire at retail....

Gerry62 · 4 July 2020, 06:45 AM

116520 black

TellingTime · 4 July 2020, 06:52 AM

White by a hair.

ltmgeller · 4 July 2020, 07:17 AM

I'm a big fan of white dials in the sunlight. Short of having a sunburst dial, the white looks great. Obviously the sunburst dial looks better in sunlight.

2nastie · 4 July 2020, 09:50 AM

I like the black for 116520. Not a fan of the silver sub dial rings on the white dial.

View Poll Results: Black or White dial?
Black	187	46.06%
White	219	53.94%
Voters: 406. You may not vote on this poll

1 June 2018, 11:53 PM	#32
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I prefer the white. The dial is crisper, easier to read than the black. I think the white has a more elegant persona than the black. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

3 July 2020, 10:37 PM	#45
The Kermit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Uk Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT Posts: 1,181	Black __________________ Current watches Oyster Perpetual,16610LV “Kermit” Gmt “Coke” Gmt “Batman” CHNR TT “rootbeer”

4 July 2020, 12:33 AM	#50
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	I personally prefer the ceramic daytona but between the two you mentioned, the black dial contrast works better for me! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

4 July 2020, 06:45 AM	#57
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,126	116520 black __________________

2 June 2018, 08:24 AM	#33
Providence Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ron Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 260	White for me.

3 July 2020, 12:09 PM	#34
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Thought I’d renew this thread due to the fact I have been wondering the same Thing lately. I’m leaning towards the white with the 116520 reference.

3 July 2020, 01:34 PM	#35
steveclr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Georgia, USA Watch: 116660 Posts: 419	White

3 July 2020, 01:46 PM	#36
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,499	116520 black and 116500 white

3 July 2020, 02:30 PM	#37
poliwog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Asia Posts: 50	Owned both before. Had a black and then sold it off. Bought a white some time later and eventually sold it off too. Figured I liked the black one a whole lot more. Definitely will buy the black again someday

3 July 2020, 07:15 PM	#39
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	Would have to be white Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2020, 10:10 PM	#41
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	Cream!!!

3 July 2020, 10:17 PM	#42
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	116520 Black 116500 White

3 July 2020, 10:26 PM	#43
Anissez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Morocco Posts: 1	Love the Black one. Its close tho.

3 July 2020, 11:11 PM	#46
tacotaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: KCMO Watch: Daytona C - Black Posts: 398	520 white 500 black

3 July 2020, 11:15 PM	#47
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	White dial for me.

3 July 2020, 11:57 PM	#49
Warregl "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Virginia Watch: ing Posts: 83	In this reference I waited for a white dial. It’s always spoken to me. But I love the classic black dial on my 16610, no interest in a Kermit or a Hulk (no disrespect - they look great, just not me). And I waited on the less common black dial for my 1803 exactly because it wasn’t the classic look.

4 July 2020, 01:07 AM	#51
illiguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,461	Black is best for the 116520. White is best for the 116500. Just my humble opinion.

4 July 2020, 01:21 AM	#52
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Said it before, and I'll say it again .... the black 116500 is far more appealing on the wrist than the white, but in photos the white is prettier. Why? Simply because of the contrast of the black sub-dial rings on white. It's just more photogenic. I'm convinced that's why the white version seems to be more sought-after, although I think the gap is closing. Most guys are ordering/buying Daytonas based on photos, because these aren't exactly sitting around on AD shelves to be tried on. I've owned both versions (twice), and each time I wore the white, I couldn't get over that toothpaste feel of the white. Reminded me too much of a '90s TAG. Black is sleeker and cooler, IMHO.

4 July 2020, 01:51 AM	#53
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	White on steel, black on ceramic.

4 July 2020, 01:55 AM	#54
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Black 116520

4 July 2020, 05:01 AM	#56
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 887	It’s funny... When I purchased my 116520 white back in 2002, white was even more sought after then than it is now.. Most people were only offered black, if even offered... Both are beautiful and very hard to acquire at retail....

4 July 2020, 06:52 AM	#58
TellingTime Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Over here Posts: 143	White by a hair.

4 July 2020, 07:17 AM	#59
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,345	I'm a big fan of white dials in the sunlight. Short of having a sunburst dial, the white looks great. Obviously the sunburst dial looks better in sunlight. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 July 2020, 09:50 AM	#60
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I like the black for 116520. Not a fan of the silver sub dial rings on the white dial.

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